On 6/11/2010 5:40 PM, Prof Wonmug wrote:
> Can anyone post a simple, tried recipe for poached salmon?
>
> I've looked at several online recipes and they vary wildly. Just the
> liquid varies from 6 cups for 1 8-oz fillet
>
> http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1617...232195,00.html
>
> to 1/2 cup for 6 steaks
>
> http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1645...234195,00.html
>
>
> I don't drink so I don't typically have wine. I can buy some, of
> course, and I have no religious objection to wine, but a recipe that
> doesn't need 3 cups of wine would be good.
>
> I have simple tastes. I'd like a recipe that makes use of things that
> are usually in a kitchen. I have most of the common spices.
>
> Thanks
>
> PS: This will be for 1-2 pieces.

Fish is one of the few things that you can actually cook in a microwave
oven and get a really good result.

Put a piece of parchment in a shallow dish, place fillets in a single
layer, season as you like (I splash on some lemon juice, a couple grinds
of pepper, a splash of white wine and some dill). Fold the paper to
contain the steam and cook for 3~4 minutes then let stand another 3~4
minutes before opening the paper.